How to pronounce joneses
Say it like JOHN-ziz. Joneses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHN).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/JOHN-ziz
UK British/ˈdʒəʊnzɪz/JOHN-ziz
- JOHN
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joneses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of joneses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHN-ziz.
What does joneses mean?
noun
- plural of jones How to pronounce jones
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jones How to pronounce jones
Questions about saying joneses
How do you pronounce joneses?
Say JOHN-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊnzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joneses?
Joneses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHN). Broken into parts: JOHN · ziz.
Is joneses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒəʊnzɪz/ (JOHN-ziz).